Global Praise: Singing the CHURCH Together
Global Praise is a program of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church created to gather, receive, and share the songs of the people called Methodists and other Christians around the world.
The Global Praise ministry includes:
- Learning, Listening, & Gathering – through participation in global events and consultations, the collection of recorded and printed resources, immersion experiences in local settings, collaboration with the Global Praise Advisory and Working groups, and through personal conversation with musicians and pastors from around the world.
- Sharing and Teaching – through workshop leadership/sponsorship, printed and recorded resources, web-based resources, and consultations.
- Resources – providing printed, web-based, and recorded resources to engage God's people in global song in worship, Christian education, and other settings.
Explore all of our music resources- listen to music clips, read book excerpts, find out how to order CDs, songbooks, and more.
Advent Wreath Lighting Devotion 2009
by Rev. Debi Tyree
11/13/09: Litany and music ideas for celebrating this season of light and hope. Story and links to PDF resources.
Global Praise Songleader Training Held in Richmond, VA, May 2009
by R. DeAndre Johnson
7/7/09: Songleaders from around the country shared resources and experiences on issues such as teaching congregations to sing, the art of drumming, vocal improvisation, and incorporating global music into the liturgical framework.
Put Your Arms Around the World:
Global Song and Activities for Children
A New Global Praise Resource!
Songs from more than 15 countries and regions provide an opportunity for children to sing Bible stories and songs that illuminate biblical images.
Join in the Blessing, Sing the Sacred: New Native American Songbook
Global Praise's resource, Singing the Sacred: Musical Gifts from Native American Communities, features 21 songs of faith.
Listen to clips and find sample pages from the songbook
For Everyone Born shares sung prayers and stories in a format that makes them accessible to a variety of emerging worship styles.
Listen to clips and read more about the songbook and CD
Charles Wesley:
Charles Wesley was one of the founders of Methodism as well as a prolific and profound poet. He wrote thousands of hymns including "Hark! the herald angels sing," "Christ the Lord is risen today," "O for a thousand tongues to sing," and "Love divine, all loves excelling."
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